Monday, March 5, 2012

Modern Mini Challenge Quilt: HST Extravaganza

Queen of the last-minute finish—that's me! My mini is done, with just a few hours to spare.

In the spirit of using what I already have, more than half of the HSTs in this mini were made last year—they were the "bonus HSTs," leftover from when I made my Supernova Quilt-Along quilt. I trimmed them up, added a few more (mostly the greens), and ta-da, a mini was born! (But yes, it still took forever!)

The background and binding are Kona Coal, and I quilted it with simple straight lines along the seams. The completed mini measures about 20" square and the HSTs are 1.75" finished. I couldn't be happier with it! Thanks, Jennifer, for organizing this great challenge!

And one more thing—would you believe, after all of that, I still have more than 80 of these leftover HSTs? I think I've had my fill of them at this point, so would anybody else like to play with them? They're mostly blues, pinks, oranges, and yellows, and they need to be squared up (I squared mine up to 2.25" square). If you would like to give these HSTs a home, just tell me that in a comment, and I'll pick somebody tomorrow. (THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.)

I love the mini! Does look like a lot of work, but I am up for it. Would it be crazy to try and make a lapquilt from your leftovers (plus some of mine)? It might take FOREVER, but I would do it if you passed them along to me :)Thanks!Patrickwww.straightstitchingsinger.blogspot.com

Hi Lee, I just love your mini quilt, and how you arranged the colours. If you didnt' mind sending them to Australia, I would love your extra HSTs to start making a similar quilt of my own. Thanks for the lovely chance!

I agree with all of the previous commenters regarding how stunning your mini is. I really like it a lot -- the color gradation is just perfect. I would really love to get your scraps from this project - I know I could incorporate them into a lovely quilt. Thanks for the chance to get them!

I would love to play with your HSTs...they are a particular problem for me as I frequently make them such that I cut off their points...having nice ones would be so much fun...I'm thinking of a border to a quilt I'm making...

I have leftover HST from my quilt also, and think they would look great paired with yours! :DYour mini is gorgeous - I love the use of color here, and the grey really makes the other colors stand out. Great job :D

I know my chances are very slim after sitting here reading all the one hundred and nineteen comments..Most wanted to be included in the give away..but I was shocked that some did not want them..any sewer would be ore should be honored to have them..If its not too late, please include me into the bunch..thanks for giving them away.Its nice of you..and your mini is beautiful. tw.

You certainly asked the right question at the end of your post! I was quite dazzled by the innovation of using HST's in this way. I should think a lot of embers will be stirring into life again at the sight of this quilt, Coal really is an excellent choice as contrast.. it has amazing punch and is sparking my enthusiasm so a resounding Yes!! to your offer to go further with what you have started.... my mojo is certainly firing up, so thanks!!Grace:) weftandwarp(at)hotmail(dot)com

OH - MY - WORD!!! I love your quilt!!! It's so striking!!! I love the way the colors just melt together like they were made for this quilt! Seriously! And the background color is perfect to highlight what you've done with the colored triangles! Since I'm so new to quilting I've never tried anything like this, but I'd sure love to step out of my comfort zone and give it a whirl! Thanks for the opportunity to win such a great giveaway!!! :)

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